Agenda

 

NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT

Nebraska Revised Statutes 84-1407 through 84-1414  https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=84-1407

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to scheduling conflicts the Board's January 2026 meeting will NOT be held on the usual third Friday of the month.

 

Friday, January 23, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

First Floor Hearing Room

Nebraska State Office Building

301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska

 

Although the meeting will be held in-person, any member of the public can join the meeting “virtually” via Webex by clicking on the following link: 

https://sonvideo.webex.com/sonvideo/j.php?MTID=m14ca71ef713e1c639ec22c142d87960c or by copying it or typing it into the address line of their web browser.  The event number (access code) is 2482 081 9620.  The event password is NPRB1-23-26 (67721023) from phones and video systems).

 

When joining you will be prompted for your name and email.  This information is used only to identify you as an attendee. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may enter your first name as “Public”, your last name as “Attendee”, and your email as PublicAttendee@nprb.gov.

 

If you wish to make public comments during the meeting you will need to type your name, address, and the organization you represent (if any) in the “chat.”  The comment will be read to the Board.  If you wish to speak, type your information in the chat and click the “raise your hand” icon.  Your line will then be unmuted.

 

If you wish to listen to the meeting via telephone only, dial 1-408-418-9388 (not toll free).  Then enter access code 2482 081 9620.  Press # to continue, then enter 67721023#.

 

1.      Roll Call of Board members.

 

2.      Review and approval of the minutes from the December 19, 2025 meeting.*

 

3.      Review and acceptance of the expense report for December 2025.*

 

4.      Consider the Amended Petition for Charter Amendment 11 filed by the Loup River Public Power District.  The amendment would add language required by Neb. Rev. Stat. section 70-604(5) that the District cannot issue general obligation bonds and add one township to the District’s territory in subdivision 5.*     Charter Amendment - Loup River PPD #11 (Sept '25) (3) Amended Petition to Amend.pdf

 

5.      Consider if the Board will request the Nebraska Power Association to provide information in the 2026 Load and Capability Report showing information regarding the nameplate and accredited capacity of committed, planned and studied generation facilities by individual unit instead of aggregation into groupings based on fuel resource categories.  This information normally appears in Table 7 of the report.*

 

6.      Consider renewal of State Contract 94906 O4 with JK Energy Consulting, LLC.  The contract is for JK Energy Consulting to serve as the Board’s consultant for Southwest Power Pool issues, including serving as Nebraska’s voting representative on the Regional State Committee’s Cost Allocation Working Group.  The contract term would be from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.*     JK Energy Renewal Letter (2026-2027).pdf

 

7.      Consider approval of registration costs for Board members to participate in a 3-day online educational training course titled “Regional Transmission Planning for State Regulators” on January 27, 28 and 29, 2026.  The course is offered by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) at a cost of $250 per board member or commissioner.*    Regional Transmission Planning for State Regulators Info (2026).pdf

 

8.      Consider appointment of board member Bill Austin to serve as hearing officer and Tim Texel to serve as counsel presenting evidence in support of a finding of violation for purposes of an administrative hearing to determine if Vecino Natural Bridge LLC, doing business as the Muse Omaha apartment complex in Omaha, Nebraska is operating its electric system in violation of Nebraska law.*

 

9.         Executive Director’s report.

 

  1. Update on Southwest Power Pool activities.

     

  2. Review of bills introduced before the Nebraska Legislature that may affect the Board or the electric industry.  The Board may consider taking a position on bills or amendments.*

 

10.       Adjourn.*

 

*  Action item.  A vote is scheduled for or possible on this agenda item.

 

Note:  This agenda is subject to revision.  Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-1411, the Board reserves the right to amend the agenda up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.